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AI + Real Estate: The Inflection Point of 2025 — And Why Leadership Matters More Than Technology
Real estate isn’t just a financial decision—it’s a psychological one. Only a human being can navigate both. Continue Reading AI + Real Estate: The Inflection Point of 2025 — And Why Leadership Matters More Than Technology
AI + Real Estate: The Inflection Point of 2025 — And Why Leadership Matters More Than Technology
Real estate isn’t just a financial decision—it’s a psychological one. Only a human being can navigate both. Continue Reading AI + Real Estate: The Inflection Point of 2025 — And Why Leadership Matters More Than Technology
Bank of Canada Announces New Rate Cut
The Bank of Canada has announced a new slate of rate cuts. The nation’s central bank reduced its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, with the Bank Rate at 2.75% and the deposit rate at 2.45%. With this announcement, the Bank of Canada noted the...
Nebraska Gov. Pillen Announces $20 Million in Property Tax Relief
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has signed an Executive Order designed to offer $20 million in property tax relief to the state’s households. Pillen cited an increase in casino gambling revenue and unused money remaining in the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund and the School...
A New Agent is Hired at Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage – His Wife
Celebrity real estate executive Ryan Serhant has hired a new agent for his eponymous brokerage – and he didn’t need to use Indeed or LinkedIn to find this employee. Realtor.com reports Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, the boss’ wife, is the brokerage’s new agent, based at...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
Scheduled to open in the summer, the homes at The Cove at Park Trace will feature single-story floor plans with two to five bedrooms. Continue Reading Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Moving From Boston Because of Elizabeth Warren
“I now live in Florida because of Elizabeth Warren,” said the “Shark Tank” star. Continue Reading Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Moving From Boston Because of Elizabeth Warren
Montreal Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
The $625,000 median price for single-family houses from last month is a 7% uptick from the $585,000 price from July 2024. Continue Reading Montreal Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
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New Single-Family Home Sales Up in November
The median sales price of new houses sold in November was $402,600 while the average sales price was $484,800. Continue Reading New Single-Family Home Sales Up in November
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: NAR vs. Phoenix Realtors
Editor Phil Hall considers NAR’s attempt to stop Phoenix Realtors’ new MLS Choice program. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: NAR vs. Phoenix Realtors
Elon Musk: ‘The Fed is Absurdly Overstaffed’
Musk’s comment went live on X at 1:34 a.m. EST. Continue Reading Elon Musk: ‘The Fed is Absurdly Overstaffed’
Home Sales in Virginia Up 13% Year-Over-Year
The median sales price in Virginia last month was $415,000, up $30,000 from November 2023. Continue Reading Home Sales in Virginia Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Las Vegas’ Urban Nest Realty Joins The Real Brokerage
Urban Nest Realty was founded in 2012 by David J. Tina, David R. Tina and Angela Tina. Continue Reading Las Vegas’ Urban Nest Realty Joins The Real Brokerage
Hyatt in Exclusivity Talks with Playa Hotels & Resorts
Playa agreed to negotiate exclusively with Hyatt regarding potential strategic alternatives, which may include the acquisition of Playa by Hyatt. Continue Reading Hyatt in Exclusivity Talks with Playa Hotels & Resorts
Senate Approves RFK Stadium Transfer from Federal to DC Government
The Senate voted Saturday morning on the stadium bill. Continue Reading Senate Approves RFK Stadium Transfer from Federal to DC Government
Retail Chain Party City is Going Out of Business
The company is not providing its staff with severance pay. Continue Reading Retail Chain Party City is Going Out of Business
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 16-20
NAR’s image problems, the Chicago mayor’s learning curve and political tumult in Canada top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 16-20
D.R. Horton to Launch New Master-Planned Community in Utah
The first homes in Viridian are expected to be available for sale in January. Continue Reading D.R. Horton to Launch New Master-Planned Community in Utah
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